Senior Use-of-Force Instructor & Curriculum Lead

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), a unit of The University of Kansas, seeks a Police Instructor Senior to lead use-of-force instruction across basic, advanced and specialized courses statewide, including curriculum development and learning objectives.

The role involves managing equipment, maintaining inventories, attending advanced training, and mentoring instructors while delivering high-quality classroom and scenario-based training at KLETC and outreach sites.

Qualifications

• A valid Kansas driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• A minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible experience as a full‑time certified law enforcement officer.
• Effective written communication skills as evident in application materials.

Responsibilities

• 60%: Instruct students in basic, advanced and specialized law enforcement classes and seminars across Kansas; develop curriculum and learning objectives.
• 60%: Utilize diverse instructional methodologies and conduct scenario-based training; create and evaluate exercises.
• 30%: Develop curricula, learning objectives, lesson plans and handouts for academy programs.
• 10%: Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Higher Learning Commission accredited)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), a unit of The University of Kansas, seeks a Police Instructor Senior to lead use-of-force instruction across basic, advanced and specialized courses statewide, including curriculum development and learning objectives.

The role involves managing equipment, maintaining inventories, attending advanced training, and mentoring instructors while delivering high-quality classroom and scenario-based training at KLETC and outreach sites.